2025 Relocation Guide Photo Contest Winners

A big THANK YOU to all of our talented photographers who submitted their incredible photos!

A large majority of the submitted photos will be featured in different sections of the relocation guide. Be on the lookout for the issue coming next spring to see your work published!

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Relocation Photo Contest!

Cover Photo: Kodiak City – Caleb Oswell

1st Place: Airplane & Bear – Christina Voight

2nd Place: Wet Bear – Roy Halpern  

3rd Place: Orca Dorsals – Denise Link

Alutiiq Culture: Caleb Oswell

Business Commerce: Emily Ryznar

Chamber Events: Camille Hintz

Coast Guard: Denise Link

Fishing: Ellen Carty

Outdoor Adventures: Emily Ryznar

Scenery: Caleb Oswell

Transportation: Caleb Oswelll

Wildlife: Denise Link

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity and have your photos featured in a publication shared with newcomers throughout our town. Keep an eye out for next year’s photo contest in September to be part of the 2026 edition!!

We also want to extend our gratitude to the amazing judges who volunteered their time and expertise to select the winners:

Hannah Gordon – Local painter and Artist
Valory Canfield – Portraiture artist and Painter
Tasnah Bercy –Local painter and Artist
Malcolm Bennett – Photographer and Multi Media Educator